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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.51, 32,086.02 and 14,185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.51, 32,086.02 and 14,185.18 is: 19,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.51 : 32,086.02 = 14,185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.51/32,086.02 = 14,185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.51x = 32,086.02 × 14,185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.51x = 455,145,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,145,969.18/23,251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,574.90

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